The next day, Magic Johnson prepared an agent contract.
He also hired a lawyer for Woody.
When Woody knew this, he was stunned!
If you want to hire a lawyer for the other party to see if there are any problems with the contract you drafted, it has to be you, the "sorcerer"!
But think about this guy throwing "chickens" into his teammates' room and recording a video of him kneeling to beg Michael Jordan to come back... Compared with these riots, this thing is a bit normal now.
Johnson mainly wanted to embody a "gentleman and magnanimity".
Woody himself also read the contract carefully. When he saw that Johnson only wanted 1% of the player contract commission and 5% of the commercial commission, he was stunned.
Because he will need an agent sooner or later, he usually pays attention to the agent circle.
Under normal circumstances, NBA agents' income mainly comes from two aspects, one is the player's team contract, and the other is the commercial contract.
Most team contracts are 4%, while commercial contracts have higher commissions. 10% and 15% are not uncommon. Some big-name agents will even ask for 20% commission.
Johnson seems to be just a "rookie agent", but with his methods, the conditions for serving a rookie like Woody can be higher.
Johnson said: "Man, believe me, if you really give others a chance to compete with me, you will see some contracts that are more harsh than I treat myself! Some agents are even willing to give you money first!" "
It’s just so popular!
Woody scratched the tip of his nose. He didn't have the nerve to ask, where can he find such a "taken advantage of" who gives him money first?
He was really moved.
After all, Wu’s father and Wu’s mother still owe a sum of money that they haven’t paid yet!
Of course he hopes to return it as soon as possible!
However, this kind of all-or-nothing agent is as cruel to himself as he is to his clients. After Woody understood this truth, he naturally gave up the idea of "seeking skin from a tiger."
It would be better for him to choose some agents who are less paranoid.
Moreover, in the face of "Magic" Johnson's commission ratio, there are really few agents who are more capable than Johnson.
After reading the entire contract, Woody found no problems and glanced at Johnson's lawyer next to him...
No, he still feels a little weird!
Overcoming the weirdness, he asked the lawyer if he had any questions.
Lawyers generally have very quick eyesight, including the one in front of him. He could see the weirdness in Woody's eyes. He used his professional ethics to guarantee that there was no problem with this contract.
"Okay, I have no problem here!"
Woody picked up the signature pen and wrote his name on the contract.
Johnson's name has already been written, and when Woody's name is completed, the contract will take effect immediately.
“Happy to work with!”
“Happy to work with!”
…
Johnson fell into the role quickly, and after officially signing, he got busy.
Just waiting for Woody to tell the truth, Johnson couldn't help but be stunned for a moment: "So many invitations?"
Interview invitations from local print media, TV stations, and major basketball newspapers and magazines...
Cover shooting invitations for various basketball magazines...
There are also invitation letters and invitation phone numbers for various invitational competitions...
That's what Woody received in the two or three days since St. Mary's High School clinched the Ohio Division I state championship.
It's just that Woody wanted to confirm his future plans first and then deal with these things, so he put it on hold. ——Mainly, Woody also knows very well that in these interviews and shootings, the questions will always be his choices in the summer. He does not have a clear idea and it is difficult to give an exact answer.
Johnson wiped his glowing braised eggs with sweat on his forehead. Then he began to classify these media interviews, and said while classifying: "Man, you are now a very popular guy, and your decision will be very valuable, so we must use this as a bargaining chip in exchange for some comparisons." Media with exposure, such as ESPN or TNT. As for media like NBC, which have no cooperation with the NBA at the moment, we will put it aside for the time being. It will not be too late to consider them after the draft is over..."
"Then the same rule applies to magazine cover invitations. Sports Illustrated, the sports weekly with the largest circulation in the United States, we must accept! You are the first Chinese high school student to appear in this magazine. It is full of gimmicks. We can follow People from Sports Illustrated will discuss it and publish the issue with you as the cover before the draft. This can increase your popularity. Of course, they will definitely ask us for some conditions, such as the first issue after the draft. An exclusive interview, this can be given to them, their circulation is enough for us to give us such a bargaining chip..."
"Then there is the invitational tournament, McDonald's All-Star Weekend, we will definitely participate. This is a very big exposure, and only the best high school students in the United States are eligible to participate every year. This is a status symbol! Just in time, it will not be until April. It won’t be held until the end of the month, and there is still one month left. During this month, you can improve yourself, and then let the media see your different aspects. Believe me, when the lottery in May is over, You will definitely be the guy that every high-draft signing team wants to invite for a trial!"
…
Woody was sweating profusely as he listened to Johnson's analysis.
At this time, he really realized how important having an agent is for a player. Otherwise, these things alone would take him a long time to understand.
And now...
In 10 minutes, Johnson made it clear to him.
After sorting out the current notices that Woody needed to respond to, Johnson began to arrange time.
This is also a technical job, because during this period, Johnson also formulated an improvement plan for Woody. How to ensure that these announcements would not affect Woody’s normal training. After about half an hour of fumbling, Johnson’s answer was: :
"Boy, you must be living in Los Angeles these days!"
As the second largest city in the United States and the place with the most media exposure, it is obviously not that difficult to concentrate all announcements here!
Woody thought for a while and made a request: "Can my second uncle live here during this time?"
Johnson didn’t hesitate for a second: “No problem at all!”
He wasn't surprised Woody made such a request.
Just kidding, in the NBA, which player doesn’t take care of his family?
Even a loyal "good buddy" like Allen Iverson even raised a gang member together!
Woody's request, in his opinion...
It’s very NBA!
Woody's idea is also very simple:
Given Johnson's urinary temperament, his food and clothing expenses will definitely not be bad during his stay in Los Angeles. The second uncle has worked hard all his life, so what’s wrong with enjoying it in advance?
That is to say, the conditions are not there yet, otherwise Woody would have to let Wu’s parents enjoy it in China first...
